Kassandra Hall
Gardner,MA
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal skills and genuine passion for helping others, well-suited to development-focused environment. Brings foundational understanding of psychological concepts and effective communication techniques. Ready to use and develop counseling and active listening skills in any role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
Devens, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide therapeutic activities to children in in-patient hospital setting to support emotional expression and build connections.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as distress tolerance and relationship issues.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Instructional Associate
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Allow for students to feel independent, while monitoring their emotional and academic levels to bring aid when needed
- Teaching positive self talk and coping mechanisms
- Adapting to each students varying academic and emotional needs
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assume responsibility of main teacher
- Ensure classroom safety while successfully accomplishing class work
- Work flexibly each day, being able to adapt to new environments daily
- Assisting Behavioral Support Center 3+ times a week
- De-escalating uncooperative and aggressive children
Customer Service
The Kitchen Garden
Templeton, Massachusetts
06.2015 - 01.2021
- Provide exceptional customer service to all incoming clients
- Diffuse intense customer situations to maintain high-level of satisfaction
Programs Coordinator
LaunchPoint Afterschool Program
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Adapt materials to reach students varying emotional and social levels
- Enforced the programs discipline code within the students
- Built intentional and appropriate relationships with students
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts05.2020
High School Diploma -
Gateway To College, Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts05.2019
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Social Development
- Case documentation
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Taravista Behavioral Health Center
10.2021 - Current
Instructional Associate
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
06.2021 - 10.2021
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
12.2020 - 06.2021
Programs Coordinator
LaunchPoint Afterschool Program
08.2019 - 05.2020
Customer Service
The Kitchen Garden
06.2015 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Mount Wachusett Community College
High School Diploma -
Gateway To College, Mount Wachusett Community College
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